Guest guest Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 There are many, many voice output devices out there, and most of the newer ones have a variety of human-sounding voices to choose from. I rarely recommend (if EVER) a device or application that has synthesized speech (that computer generated, robotic sound). It is quite possible that they have borrowed a device from their local service center or had that one in their own collection already and that is why he is using it. Unfortunately, many decisions about AT/AAC are based on money and not student needs. I believe a 4 year old needs to sound like a young child - if I were a child and I heard another child that talked like a computer, I would be afraid of that child! That would destroy so many chances for social inclusion and communication with peers just based on the choice of the device! Dynavox, Tobii, Enabling Devices, Saltillo Corp., R.J. , AdamLab, and Zygo are just a few of the manufacturers of dedicated voice output AAC devices available. Each of these has a number of different devices available, and they all have different characteristics. nna-- nna Bond, M.Ed., ATPSpecial Education ConsultantAutism SpecialistRESNA certified Assistive Technology Practitioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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